Three Myths About Organizational Change

Executive Summary

No one will deny the importance of leadership driving and reinforcing the change process throughout the organisation. But does change need to start with leadership? The answer is a definite "No." There are numerous examples of large-scale organisational changes that started as either grass-roots efforts or small trials without much leadership involvement. Plus, ideas for change initiatives frequently come from people lower on the org chart who are more directly affected by the problems and challenges of the organisation.